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Volkswagen Tiguan 2011 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

161Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
29Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
8Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine63 complaints

63 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System47 complaints

47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting39 complaints

39 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V569000.

Air Bags29 complaints

29 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V483000.

Steering13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System11 complaints

11 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V441000.

Power Train8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

13V569000Reported November 22, 2013 - 62,155 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on November 22, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 62,155 vehicles across all affected models.

14V441000Reported July 21, 2014 - 151,389 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 21, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 151,389 vehicles across all affected models.

15V483000Reported August 4, 2015 - 415,825 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 4, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 415,825 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA18003Opened April 18, 2018 - Open

Air Bag Clockspring Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA18003Opened April 18, 2018 - Open

Air Bag Clockspring Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA18003Opened April 18, 2018 - Open

Air Bag Clockspring Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE13036Opened November 4, 2013 - Closed February 28, 2014

Partial Loss of Exterior Lights. Resulted in recall campaign 13V569000.

PE15010Opened March 24, 2015 - Closed September 28, 2015

Air Bag Clockspring Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 15V483000.

PE15010Opened March 24, 2015 - Closed September 28, 2015

Air Bag Clockspring Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 15V483000.

PE15010Opened March 24, 2015 - Closed September 28, 2015

Air Bag Clockspring Failure. Resulted in recall campaign 15V483000.

RQ17009Opened November 13, 2017 - Closed May 4, 2018

Air Bag Clockspring Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ17009Opened November 13, 2017 - Closed May 4, 2018

Air Bag Clockspring Failure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20111
20124
201335
201414
201513
201618
201723
201823
201911
20209
20212
20223
20242
20263
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.